Moses Matovu

This is an article about a Ugandan band head musician. Moses Matovu (born 19 June 1949) is a Ugandan musician and saxophonist. He is one of the founders of Afrigo Band, Uganda's longest-lasting band, founded in 1975.

Early life and education Matovu was born on 19 June 1949 in Kawempe Division, Kampala District to Abdallah Bukenya and Solome Nakitto. When his parents separated, he moved to Mengo with his mother at the age of five. He spent most of his childhood with his mother.

Matovu attended Namirembe Primary School and later Kibuli Secondary School. He also attended Pillai's Secondary School. However, Matovu's education was cut short in 1966 when traditional institutions were abolished. He was on scholarship from Buganda Kingdom. With no opportunity to continue in school, Matovu concentrated on football and also joined the music industry in 1967 as a vocalist with the Thunderbirds Band.

Discography Some of the records and albums he has released are with Afrigo Band:

Year TitleComposer Afrigo Batuuse Akola BwenkanyaCharles Ssenkyanzi MusaCharles Ssenkyanzi EnneyisaCharles Ssenkyanzi Rose GumaCharles Ssenkyanzi OnnemyeCharles Ssenkyanzi NnemeddwaCharles Ssenkyanzi ObangainaRachael Magoola Sipiidi Kendeeza Olumbe Lwo'bwaavu Sikulimba (Olunderebu)